Wanted 2 part worn 215/45/17 Tyres

[s2_bo]

Hello,

Im after a couple of part worn tyres 215/45/17 with maybe 4+ mm tread.

They are just need to tie me over until the new wheels are ready.

My current ones are now running through the first layer off fabric on the outside corner. Not to healthy..

Ideally id like to spend no more than £50.

Thanks

Bo

[Error404]

theres a guy on ebay that might be able to sort you out.. they are in Devon, near Exeter i think.... search for Save-on-tyres direct on ebay.
I've bought off them before and they will give you decent brands and matched pairs for good prices, and cheap delivery too

here you go linky

[s2_bo]

Cheers mate, Ill give them a call now..


... Nope they didnt have anything in.

Thanks anyway.

[Error404]

d'oh!

[4WheelDrifter]

For future reference Save On Tyres are on Grace Road, Marsh Barton. Your end of town Bo. They're usually cheaper than Pro-Tyre round the corner, but don't fit tyres as well as they do IME.
I never take my car to the tyre fitters BTW, I usually just take the wheels in. They can't do as much damage then.

[rj scotty]

I got a pair of 225/45/17 conties, interested ?

[s2_bo]

Hmm, i dont know if i can get away with running 215 one end and 225 the other.

Any one know if that would damage the Diff?

Otherwise, yes i would be interested.

[Jas11n]

Hmm, i dont know if i can get away with running 215 one end and 225 the other.

Any one know if that would damage the Diff?

Lets assume you run the 225/45 on the rear and 215/45 on the front.

Some believe the sidewall spec is set, it's not.
"45" is the aspect ratio, this is the ratio of the height of the tyre sidewall, (section height), expressed as a percentage of the width.

So, 45% of 225 (225mm wide) is 101.2. That means the sidewall depth is 101.2mm.
45% of 215 (215mm wide) is 98.8. That means the sidewall depth is 98.8mm.

The rolling circumference of the 225 tyre is 1992.7mm
The rolling circumference of the 215 tyre is 1964.4mm,
That a difference of 28.3mm.

For a given distance of say one mile, the rear will have rotated 808 times while the front will have rotated 819 times. A difference of 11 extra revolutions of the front wheels over the rear.

IMHO, not good for the diff.

HTH's
Jas..

[s2_bo]

Thanks Jas.

Thanks cleared that up then

[s20ale]

Lets assume you run the 225/45 on the rear and 215/45 on the front.

Some believe the sidewall spec is set, it's not.
"45" is the aspect ratio, this is the ratio of the height of the tyre sidewall, (section height), expressed as a percentage of the width.

So, 45% of 225 (225mm wide) is 101.2. That means the sidewall depth is 101.2mm.
45% of 215 (215mm wide) is 98.8. That means the sidewall depth is 98.8mm.

The rolling circumference of the 225 tyre is 1992.7mm
The rolling circumference of the 215 tyre is 1964.4mm,
That a difference of 28.3mm.

For a given distance of say one mile, the rear will have rotated 808 times while the front will have rotated 819 times. A difference of 11 extra revolutions of the front wheels over the rear.

IMHO, not good for the diff.

HTH's
Jas..

I bet you can't put a fruit pastel in your mouth with out chewing it!!.

[Error404]

scary thing is he didn't even need to use a calculator or a pen and paper

[Jas11n]

[Flat on my back]

Thats all fine and dandy, but what about wear reducing the overall circumference?

I want figures for a new tire and 4mm left, for both sizes! And stat!

[dm80]

I bet you can't put a fruit pastel in your mouth with out chewing it!!.